ESCRS eConnect Webinar - Current Concepts and Clinical Applications of Small Aperture Optic Procedures
Release Date: 10/09/2025
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In this episode of the Leadership, Business and Innovation Podcast, Paul Rosen, Vincent Qin, and Eric Donnenfeld explore practice management in modern ophthalmology, with a focus on structuring a multi-physician practice. Drawing on real-world experience from multisubspecialty eye care centres, the discussion covers effective organisational and leadership models, optimising operations and patient flow, recruiting and training multidisciplinary teams, and aligning financial strategy with technology integration. The episode also highlights how strong clinical governance and an enhanced patient...
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Speakers: Pablo Artal, Claudio Trindade, Robert Edward Ang and Roger Zaldivar
We are pleased to invite you to a new edition of the ESCRS eConnect webinar dedicated to the role of small aperture optic surgical procedures in modern ophthalmology practice. From intraocular lenses and corneal inlays to pupilloplasty, this session will explore both the underlying science and real-world clinical experience behind these innovative solutions. Our panel of speakers will share insights into indications, patient selection, visual outcomes, and known complications associated with them. Whether you’re already familiar with these procedures or just beginning to explore their potential, this webinar offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your knowledge and stay current with the latest advancements.